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P391 BWN

1997 Yamaha Dragstar

Black Petrol 648cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

26,761 mi
Last recorded26,761 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2020
Typical for 1997 Yamaha Dragstar15,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP391 BWN
MakeYamaha
ModelDragstar
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine648cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2020 26,761 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2020 26,761 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2017 26,275 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 26,003 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 25,834 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear Swing Arm (Excessive Surface Corrosion)

Fail 9 Jul 2014 25,834 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear Swing Arm (Excessive Surface Corrosion)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 25,815 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2012 25,681 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2011 25,663 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Fail 18 Feb 2011 25,663 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Fuel Cap Sticking / Hard to Open

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear Brake Torque arm Split Pin Missing

Pass 11 Feb 2010 25,175 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2010 25,175 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 13 Feb 2009 24,388 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 13 Feb 2009 24,388 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 19 Feb 2008 23,630 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2008 23,630 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 13 Feb 2007 22,594 miles

Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 13 Feb 2006 19,507 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha Dragstar?

Based on 3,041 MOT tests across 248 vehicles.

86.8%
Pass Rate
483
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
248
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 34
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 21
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 15
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 9
reflector on motorcycle missing 9
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P391 BWN is a 1997 Yamaha Dragstar in Black with a 648cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Yamaha Dragstar models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.8% with a typical mileage of 15,536 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Yamaha Dragstar fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 34 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P391 BWN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Dragstar typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this Yamaha Dragstar is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P391 BWN is a 1997 Yamaha Dragstar, first registered on 27 March 1997.

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